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Learning first, technology second

Learning with e's

Learning should always come before technology. Many teachers welcome the idea of bringing new technology into the classroom. Ideas range from games based learning , to the use of social media and networking, to simpler approaches such as the use of digital cameras in art or data logging in science. Let me elaborate.

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Most used EdTech acronym

Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

The #JuneEdTechChallenge continues, and today is the ‘most used EdTech acronym’ I think I’ll follow on from yesterday’s question (‘ the VLE in my life… ‘) and say the most used EdTech acronym is … VLE.

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See-through learning

Learning with e's

One of the things I dislike greatly about many online learning environments is poor design. They have to spend time thinking about how to get to a discussion group, or how to save content, when their energy and time should be spent learning. 2008) The Digital Classroom: Harnessing Technology for the Future.

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#LearningIs personal

Learning with e's

An body of literature, books and videos has emerged in recent years explaining the benefits of the personalised curriculum, espousing individualised assessment and championing student centred learning. There is also a regular international conference dedicated to personalised learning environments.

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The future of learning

Learning with e's

Students will use Facebook when they want to, and their institutional managed learning environment when they have to. The Blackberry or iPhone will be used to connect to informal learning and friends, for fun, entertainment and social purposes. It doesn't end at school either. It doesn't end at school either.

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The survival of higher education (3): The Social Web

Learning with e's

Although this is not the entire story, I believe we will need to adopt these and other new technology mediated approaches widely if we wish to secure the future of higher education. The Good, the Bad and the Wiki: Evaluating Student Generated Content as a Collaborative Learning Tool. Digital Learning: Repurposing Education.

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The personal web

Learning with e's

Personal Web Tools (PWTs) are thought by some to be synonymous with PLEs (Personal Learning Environments) but the two should not be confused.

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